Old Testament
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Sports Reveal Character
Most coaches have heard the phrase, “sports build character.” Many may be surprised to learn that John Wooden disagreed. John Wooden is regarded as one of the greatest coaches...
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Grumble! Grumble!
Myrtis Dightman broke the “color barrier” in his profession. With his April 1967 bull ride in Edmonton, Alberta, he became the first Black cowboy to be ranked number one...
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Who Do You Trust
One of the most fearful realities for coaches is that their jobs depend on athletes’ performance. Most coaches’ careers and livelihoods rest in the hands and feet of 14-22-year-olds....
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Freedom in Christ
Joe Girardi won three World Series rings as a player with the Yankees in 1996, 1998, and 1999, and one as a manager in 2009. More than just winning...
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God’s Protection
This Friday marks 25 years since September 11, 2001—a day forever etched into the memory of our nation. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives as terrorists attacked our country,...
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Denying Reality
In middle school, I had a basketball teammate with a peculiar goal. He wanted to grow from 5-foot-6 to 6-foot-2 by the next season. I tried everything to convince...
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Hard Heart
Mark Appel was destined for baseball greatness. The former Stanford pitcher was selected No. 1 overall in 2013 by the Houston Astros. Many thought it was only a matter...
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Making Excuses
During preparation for a home game, Dan Meers, the KC Wolf mascot for the Kansas City Chiefs, practiced a stunt in which he bungee-jumped from Arrowhead Stadium’s lights, dropped...
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Right Man, Wrong Timing
Peyton Manning underwent several neck and spinal fusion surgeries ahead of the 2011 season, which forced him to sit out the entire year for the Indianapolis Colts. Since the...
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